The trooper also faces charges in two other violent arrests of Black motorists, including one he boasted about to other troopers saying the suspect is “gonna be sore.”
The indictment charges Jacob Brown with a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, the indictment alleges that on May 30, 2019, Brown assaulted Aaron Bowman, identified in the indictment only as A.B., by repeatedly striking him in the head and body with a dangerous weapon . The indictment further alleges that the incident resulted in bodily injury to A.B.
Bowman alleged he suffered from multiple injuries, including broking broken ribs, a fractured arm, and laceration to his head. He subsequently received medical treatment at St. Francis Medical Center and Glenwood Medical Center. If convicted of the deprivation of rights charges, Brown could face a minimum of 10 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
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